جلدی سے
jaldī se
The English word 'quickly' is translated into Urdu as جلدی سے (jaldī se). Wiktionary also lists فٹافٹ (faṭāfaṭ) and جھٹ پٹ (jhaṭ-paṭ).
Meaning: rapidly, fast (adv)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| جلدی سے | jaldī se | |
| فٹافٹ | faṭāfaṭ | /fə.ʈɑː.fəʈ/ (Standard, Urdu) /pʰ/ (Standard, Urdu) |
| جھٹ پٹ | jhaṭ-paṭ |
The phrase جلدی سے is the most versatile and standard way to express 'quickly' in both formal and everyday contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase جلدی سے is composed of the noun 'jaldī' (speed/haste) and the postposition 'se' (with/from), literally meaning 'with speed'.
Which one should you use?
While جلدی سے is the standard form, فٹافٹ is a more colloquial and rhythmic way to say 'quickly', often implying doing something in a hurried, almost frantic manner. جھٹ پٹ is used to describe tasks that are done abruptly or in a single quick motion, often used when someone wants something done 'in a jiffy'.
How do you pronounce it?
jaldī se
Did you know?
- The colloquial term فٹافٹ is actually an onomatopoeic sound borrowed from Punjabi, mimicking a sudden or rhythmic snapping sound.
- Urdu often uses reduplication, like in فٹافٹ and جھٹ پٹ, to intensify the meaning or add a rhythmic quality to an action.
- In Urdu, the word جلدی is used not only for 'quickly' but also to refer to 'early' in the morning or a specific time.
Examples in context
- ہمیں جلدی سے کچھ کرنا ہوگا۔We have to act quickly.This sentence is useful for expressing the necessity of acting quickly using جلدی سے.Tatoeba #2104938 by nabeel_tahir, translation #718791 by wwkudu
- اس کی کتاب جلدی سے بہت مشہور ہوئی۔Her book quickly became a bestseller.This sentence is useful for describing how a book quickly became a bestseller using جلدی سے.Tatoeba #6313839 by eeyinn, translation #1702461 by Spamster
- براہ کرم ای میل فوری طور پر لکھیں۔Please write the email as fast as possible.
- براہ کرم جلدی سے یہاں آئیں۔Barah-e-karam jaldi se yahan aayen.Please come here quickly.
Example conversation
Hamza is running late for a meeting and calls Fatima.
- فاطمہ Fatimaحمزہ، کیا آپ جلدی سے آ سکتے ہیں؟Hamza, kya aap jaldi se aa sakte hain?Hamza, can you come quickly?
- حمزہ Hamzaجی فاطمہ، میں ابھی آ رہا ہوں۔Ji Fatima, mein abhi aa raha hoon.Yes Fatima, I am coming right now.
- فاطمہ Fatimaآپ کو جلدی سے نکلنا چاہیے تھا۔Aap ko jaldi se nikalna chahiye tha.You should have left quickly.
- حمزہ Hamzaمعاف کیجیے گا، میں بس پہنچ گیا۔Maaf kijiye ga, mein bas pohanch gaya.I am sorry, I have almost arrived.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “quickly” translations and entries فٹافٹ, جھٹ پٹ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
